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LG Has Good TV Reviews

LG large TVs have good reviews on average and across all TVs LG is one of the superior brands.

3D Compatible

The LG 55LB731 is 3D compatible, as are most of the other large TVs that are a similar age to the 55LB731.

We think you might also be interested in some of the alternative 3D compatible televisions currently available including the Samsung UE55F6100[plb_2149172_price] which is cheaper; or the Panasonic TX-55AS640[plb_2232475_price], or the Toshiba 55L7453[plb_2198511_price] which has better reviews.

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Supports Smart TV Features

The 55LB731 supports smart TV features. Most of the other TVs that came out more than two years ago also support smart TV features.

We compared all the other televisions which support smart TV features to this TV and we think the LG 55LB580[plb_2229282_price], the Toshiba 55L7453[plb_2198511_price], and the Panasonic TX-55AS640[plb_2232475_price] which has better reviews is also worth considering.

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Has a WiFi Connection

The LG 55LB731 has a WiFi connection. Most of the other TVs that were launched more than two years ago also have a WiFi connection.

Other televisions with a WiFi connection currently available that you might want to look at include the LG 55LB580[plb_2229282_price], the Toshiba 55L7453[plb_2198511_price], or the Panasonic TX-55AS640[plb_2232475_price] which has better reviews.

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802.11n WiFi Standard

This TV supports an 802.11a|802.11b|802.11g|802.11n WiFi standard, which is the most commonly supported WiFi standard on TVs of a similar spec and age to it.

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Quite High RMS Rated Power

At 24 Watts, the LG 55LB731 has a fairly high RMS rated power compared to most of the other televisions of a similar age and type to the 55LB731. The lowest RMS rated power of similar spec TVs that were launched around the same time as the 55LB731 is 7W, the highest is 100W, and the average RMS rated power is 21W.

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Supports Three Image Formats

The number of image formats supported by the 55LB731 is more than most similar spec TVs that are a comparable age to it. The most commonly supported image format is JPG, but this image format is not supported by this TV. The image formats JPEG XR, JPS and MPO are also supported by this television.

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Quite Fast Motion Interpolation Frequency

At 800 hertz, the 55LB731 has a quite fast motion interpolation frequency compared to most of the other large TVs that were released around the same time as the 55LB731. The motion interpolation frequencies of TVs of a similar age and spec to the 55LB731 range from 50Hz to 1,800Hz, and the average motion interpolation frequency is 460Hz.

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Has Three Sound Modes

The LG 55LB731 has a greater number of sound modes than most TVs of this spec and age. This television has a Music sound mode, which is the most frequently found sound mode found on TVs of this age and spec. The sound modes "Movie" and "Standard" are also found on this TV.

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Has Four Smart Modes

The number of smart modes found on the 55LB731 is more than most similar spec TVs that are a comparable age to it. This LG TV has a Game smart mode, which is the most frequently found smart mode found on TVs of a comparable age and spec to the 55LB731. The smart modes "Cinema", "Sports" and "Standard" are also found on this TV.

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Does Not Have a Built-In Camera

Like most of the other large TVs that have been available for a similar time to the 55LB731, the 55LB731 does not have a built-in camera.

Other TVs which also have a built-in camera that you might want to look at include the Panasonic TX-55AS740[plb_2232469_price].

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Does Not Feature OLED Technology

The LG 55LB731 does not feature OLED technology. Most of the other TVs that were released more than two years ago also do not feature OLED technology.

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Only Three HDMI Ports

Most large TVs that were released around the same time as the 55LB731 have between one and four HDMI ports, including the 55LB731 which has three HDMI ports.

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Full HD HD Type

The display resolution of this TV is Full HD, which is typical of many large TVs that have been around for around the same time as it. Full HD TVs have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Full HD TVs have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

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Released Over Two Years Ago

LG released the 55LB731 over two years ago.

Average Thickness

At 55.1 millimeters, the 55LB731 has a pretty standard thickness compared to most of the other TVs of a comparable age and type to the 55LB731.

We compared all the other 55.1mm thick TVs to this TV and we think the LG 55LB730[plb_2233832_price] which has better reviews is also worth considering.

TVs with a thicker thickness that might also be worth looking at include the Panasonic TX-55AS650[plb_2232472_price] (54mm).

Running costs for this TV have been estimated based on other similar TVs. If you know how much electricity and water the LG 55LB731uses then please let us know by entering those figures in the boxes above.

Energy Rating

0.53T

Running this TV over 5 years will generate 0.53 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).

14

To offset that much CO2 you would need to plant 14 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.